Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

and he struggled to find the right words

not being Lina’s biological mother, they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to eat or sleep properly, and her attempts to

to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been feeling anxious, and my heart hasn’t

but his words landed heavily on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to

in a daze,

Zuko furrowed his brows, deep

Nicholas as they left the room. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee are safe, and we’ll find a

a tracking system…” Zuko glanced

connected the tracking interface to his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss any messages

there had been no activity for the

he finished speaking, his phone

appeared on the screen, indicating a new

as he stared at the screen, his

equally focused on

After a moment, it settled

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